Gerry Thornley’s 2021 winners and losers
Memorable victory over New Zealand was one of the best-ever Ireland displays
Memorable victory over New Zealand was one of the best-ever Ireland displays
The players, the try, the tackle and the moments of the rugby year
The All Blacks are beaten again as Les Bleus run up 40 points in Test match for the ages
Beauden Barrett fails to recover from head knock he suffered in defeat to Ireland
Pearce stayed calm throughout a tense affair but caused confusion around Carbery’s kick
Farrell set to shuffle pack against Argentina; Ireland send signed jersey to family of Sean Wainui
Eddie O’Sullivan delights as Ireland ‘put a stake in their heart’ of visitors
Ireland’s 2019 World Cup conquerors haven’t faced much top-class opposition in 2021
Los Pumas routed in Brisbane as New Zealand extend Rugby Championship lead
This was New Zealand’s 22nd successive victory over the Wallabies at Eden Park
The fabled clash is between composite sides representing the country’s two main islands
Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday
The All Blacks play against Namibia in their Pool B clash in Tokyo on Sunday
They will be first trio of brothers to start in the same World Cup match since 1995
All Blacks were on a highway to hell, but their World Cup outlook is now a whole lotta rosy
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen pleased with where his side are in terms of injuries
All Blacks’ Bledisloe Cup rout gives Steve Hansen food for thought ahead of Japan
Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years
Australia’s James O’Connor completes his return from international exile
Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship
As New Zealand rugby feels talent drain to the north, Ronan O’Gara is embraced down south
The Ireland outhalf would be a worthy winner but faces competition from the likes of Beauden Barrett
Johnny Sexton facing competition from Beauden Barrett, Faf de Klerk, Rieko Ioane and Malcolm Marx for Sunday's player of the year award
Cornerstone of Ireland’s tactics produced lots of options and game’s defining moment
Massive defensive effort proves key as first home win over the All Blacks is finally secured
Gavin Cummiskey looks at five key moments as Ireland claimed first home win over All Blacks
TMO rules out Sam Underhill’s late try for offside at Twickenham
Side have won 83 of their past 93 Tests thanks to their relentless pursuit of innovation
Ten tries in 15 Super League matches shows his ability as a natural attacking threat
Beauden Barrett scores his sixth try against Australia this year at World Cup final venue
Leinster back one of three in the running to be named 2018’s breakthrough player
All Blacks show ominous strength in depth one year from World Cup
Uncapped prop Ta’avao on bench as Sam Whitelock captains side to face the Pumas
Rassie Erasmus’s side take thrilling Test and win in New Zealand for first time since 2009
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